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One Thing: Two Astronauts. One Space Station. No End in Sight.

Aug 11, 2024
Kristin Fisher, a CNN Space & Defense Correspondent, dives into the ongoing saga of astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, who remain aboard the International Space Station, eight weeks overdue for return. The discussion sheds light on the technical hurdles of Boeing's Starliner, including helium leaks and thruster problems, complicating their journey home. Fisher also highlights NASA's backup plans involving SpaceX's Dragon capsule and underscores the astronauts' resilience amid the uncertainties of private space travel.
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